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New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost Ł1bn
The replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.

Fire service run like boys' club, says damning report
The review looked at the workplace culture in the North Wales and Mid and West Wales fire services.

Kidnapping their dads, crazy tattoos & hairy shoulders
Who has a tattoo of Andy Farrell and who wrecked a team-mate's garden? Ireland captain Caelan Doris reveals all about his players.

Root returns as England name XI for first India ODI
Joe Root will play his first one-day international since the 2023 World Cup in the opening match of England's series against India on Thursday in Nagpur.

Can Trump win a trade war with China?
The economic battle between the world's two biggest economies has escalated

Letby victims already have the truth, says mother
Experts' claims that Lucy Letby did not murder babies is "distressing" for families, says victim's mother.

Trump sends first migrant detainees to Guantanamo Bay
The US president last week announced plans to expand the detention of migrants at the base in Cuba.

'There was blood everywhere' - witnesses shocked after Sweden school shooting
At least 11 people were killed in the attack at Risbergska school in Orebro, including the suspected gunman.

Teen appears in court over Harvey Willgoose murder
The boy, 15, is charged with murder, possessing a bladed article and affray over the death of the pupil.

Torrie Lewis in action in Czechia
Torrie Lewis races 60 metres at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava.

Hayne's comeback plans complete
Jarryd Hayne's rugby league future will be in the Ron Massey Cup.

‘Dirty on myself’: The dressing-room walkout that speaks volumes about Fonua-Blake
Cronulla’s star recruit wanted no part of the celebrations after the Warriors’ shock win over Penrith in 2024. It says a lot about what drives the elite prop.

These men fly under the radar. Now, they fight for their NRL futures
We break down every NRL club’s under-the-radar prospects who are coming off contract, but will need to find greater gears for their clubs and futures in 2025.

I knew in my heart she was gone, says bomb victim's mum
The words of a mother who was caught up in the 1998 Omagh bomb with her daughter are read to the public inquiry.

Meet the girls pushing to become future F1 stars
More Than Equal, in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, is continuing its goal to find and develop future Formula 1 stars.

Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back and Fin Smith at fly-half for England in Saturday's Six Nations match with France at Allianz Stadium.

USAID staff will be put on leave starting on Friday
The agency has become a focus of the Trump administration's efforts to cut government spending.

Belgian police hunt for gunmen in Brussels underground
Police say they are looking for "a small group of people, probably two or three individuals".

Moment tiger and boar rescued from well in India
Officials say the unlikely pair fell into the water when the tiger was chasing the boar.

Name those who failed in Nottingham killer's care, families say
The families of the Nottingham attacks victims call for those involved in NHS failings to be held accountable.

Suaalii's confusion at 'talking point'
Joseph Suaalii addresses the reports around his possible position before praise from Beauden Barrett.

Konstas eyes county deal in UK ahead of debut Ashes campaign
The breakout cricket star of the Australian summer is eager to face England’s best bowlers before they head Down Under.